Fortunately... with Fi and Jane

BBC Radio 4

4.8 (285)
SOCIETY & CULTURE

A frank look behind the scenes with broadcasters Jane Garvey and Fi Glover as guests from Radio, TV and podcasting share stories they probably shouldn't. Released every Friday.

11/04/2022

253. 99% of the Time You've Been Really Good Company: The Last Episode, with Eleanor Oldroyd

This week, after five years and over 250 episodes, Fi Glover and Jane Garvey present the final Fortunately...with Fi and Jane podcast. Their last guest is the broadcaster Eleanor Oldroyd, star of BBC Radio 5 Live, ceremonial commentator and 'first lady' of Fighting Talk. Eleanor reveals that she may have been the first person to discover the potential of our dynamic duo, and also recalls sharing an anaesthetists' table with Jane. Alongside Eleanor, Fi and Jane pick some listener emails and reflect a little on their meandering podcast journey. Thanks for listening.

53 min
10/28/2022

252. Vole Sightings and CIA Directors, with David Harewood

Fi and Jane welcome the actor David Harewood this week on the Fortunately Podcast. The star of stage and screen discusses his book 'Maybe I Don't Belong Here: A Memoir of Race, Identity, Breakdown and Recovery', which includes his experience of psychosis. He also offers his opinion of a reading by Fi and helps Jane with her pronunciation. Alongside their chat with David, Jane reveals the last time she rode a bike and Fi's Larry the Cat conspiracy is debunked. Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk

57 min
10/21/2022

251. Hospitality Bunkers and Emotional Hiccups, with Abi Morgan

This week on Fortunately, Fi and Jane are joined by the writer Abi Morgan. Abi's work includes TV dramas like The Split and The Hour as well as films such Suffragette and The Iron Lady. She speaks to Fi and Jane about her recent book This Is Not A Pity Memoir, tracing a tragic and unpredictable change in her family circumstances. Outside their chat with Abi, Jane is doing a bit of long term digestion and Fi has some tips when it comes to booking a certain loose cannon national treasure. Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk

53 min
10/14/2022

250. The Chilly Reality of Contactless Payments, with Danny Robins

This week on the podcast Fi and Jane are visited by writer and broadcaster Danny Robins, host of the upcoming series The Witch Farm. The man behind hits such as The Battersea Poltergeist and Uncanny discusses his latest ghostly exploration, which heads inside 'Britain's most haunted house'. Danny helps Fi and Jane with their own supernatural encounters, including a presence in Fi's childhood home and Jane's spooky moment at the Tower of London. Before their guest appears, Jane perks Fi up after some sad news and there's praise for the PR behind a certain leafy green. The Witch Farm begins Monday 17th October and you can subscribe on BBC Sounds. Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk

53 min
10/07/2022

249. Deep Breathing and Riddles, with Ranvir Singh

Fi and Jane catch up on Fi's frozen shoulder, Jane's latest golfing triumphs, and discuss their decision to leave the BBC. They're also joined by journalist and television presenter for ITV’s Good Morning Britain, Ranvir Singh as she embarks on fronting new ITV quiz show 'Riddiculous'. Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk

49 min
09/30/2022

248. You Jump in When They Breathe in, With Julian Worricker

Fi and Jane are joined by the broadcaster Julian Worricker. The voice of The World Tonight on Radio 4 and Weekend on the World Service chats to two of his fellow former 5Live colleagues. Their conversation includes insights on lichen varieties across the UK, a masterclass on verbal interception and rumination on the next Eurovision. Outside Julian's appearance there is a moment of understanding about Martin Clunes and Jane is full of golfing bravado. (I'm a bot). Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk

55 min
09/23/2022

247. Three Paying Punters, with Trevor Nelson

The Fortunately podcast this week welcomes legendary broadcaster and DJ Trevor Nelson. Trevor currently can be heard on BBC Radio 2 Mon -Thurs 10pm 12am and 1Xtra Sundays 11am. Trevor talks to Fi and Jane about getting established on the DJ circuit, his time on pirate radio and the trials of covering Pop Master. Before Trevor logs on there's undiscovered security tags, mind-changing staircases and ghostly Prime Ministers. Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk

49 min
09/16/2022

246. Opaque Tights and Oboe Hotlines, with Your Emails

This week on the podcast, Fi Glover and Jane Garvey take a moment to reflect on events and hear from listeners on their experiences. Fi and Jane reveal slightly odd situation they were in when they learnt of the death of the Queen and share their thoughts on the last few days' viewing. Listener missives come from international classrooms, the anti-curtsy campaign office, cardboard cutting piles and pun-heavy feline establishments. Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk

48 min

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4.8

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285 Ratings

4/4/2024 Still listening. Very comforting. It’s both a laugh and a big hug. Thank you so much!

04/04/2024

PhotoLyric

I will be listening redundantly. I can’t work without your voices! My former message… Thanking you every day So excited to have you back on Podcasts on iPhone. BBC Sounds is great but since it’s not with my other things it’s less accessible when limited to that location only. Thank you thank you thank you! When the day is dreary and I have nonsensical work to do that I’m not interested in which requires a very small portion of my brain, I turn you two on and dedicate most of my brain to you at which point I become equally enlighten and amused. Thank you so much for your particular uniqueness as a team. I greatly appreciate the dynamic and whether or not you reveal the inner workings of your friendship, it resonates in every word exchanged.
I’ll miss u girls

11/04/2022

Lady LS

All the best 😻
Like chatting with friends

06/07/2022

angrypop

Love this podcast- honestly feels like I’ve popped round for a cup of tea with some friends. Great interviews - great insights - great laughs - Thanks for keeping me company on my walks - Sam in Illinois
On Wisconsin

02/16/2022

Doodlecrab

Hello, Fi and Jane, A note of appreciation to you from a podcast listener in Wisconsin, USA. Thank you for your insights and good humor, especially good for helping make it through the long winter. From an avid listener. Barbara

A frank look behind the scenes with broadcasters Jane Garvey and Fi Glover as guests from Radio, TV and podcasting share stories they probably shouldn't. Released every Friday.